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Los Angeles, California

Virtual SLP (Speech Language Pathologist) California K-12 Schools

Speech-Language PathologistContract

Listed compensation

$40-$60/hr

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Job Description

$40-$60+ hourly rate based on experience. Rates are negotiable and subject to change.

Fully Remote. 1099 Contract Opportunity

Assignments available for the 2026-27 School Year. Flexible hours depending on the opportunity.

Must have a valid California SLP license from the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board, or a Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).

About Fullmind

Fullmind partners with hundreds of U.S. schools to ensure every child has access to education, filling teacher vacancies by live-streaming certified educators directly to students. As a Fullmind educator, you'll deliver virtual instruction and guide students to course completion. Learn more here.

The Role

This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position following the school district's calendar. Immediate start dates depend on available placements once you've completed the application process.

As a Fullmind Speech Pathologist, You Will

  • Promote creativity and excitement in the virtual learning environment
  • Create strategies to engage and nurture student learning and student relationships
  • Evaluate levels of speech and language
  • Develop and execute treatment plans that address specific student needs
  • Document sessions and record data on progress towards IEP goals
  • Meet with personnel at the school or district to transmit information about student progress
  • Must have a valid California SLP license from the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board, or a Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
  • Complete a Live Scan Fingerprint with Fullmind
  • Must be in good standing with no disciplinary actions on any license held
  • Experience with telehealth platforms for assessment and therapy delivery in a school/IEP context
  • Reliable, FERPA-compliant technology setup: webcam, headset, stable high-speed internet, private/distraction-free workspace
  • Knowledge of IDEA and California special education law/Ed Code requirements
  • Comfort collaborating remotely with classroom teachers, case managers, and families
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States

This is a 1099 contract position; it does not include employee benefits. Hourly rate is negotiable based on experience and placement.

Ready to bring your expertise to students who need it? Apply today.

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Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist will deliver virtual instruction and develop treatment plans to address specific student needs. They are also responsible for documenting sessions, tracking progress toward IEP goals, and collaborating with school personnel and families.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid California SLP license or a Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential from the CTC. Applicants must also have experience with telehealth platforms and a reliable, FERPA-compliant technology setup.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

IEP DevelopmentStudent AssessmentTreatment PlanningData DocumentationIDEA ComplianceCollaborationCommunication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Virtual SLP (Speech Language Pathologist) California K-12 Schools at Fullmind a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,729 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Fullmind holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 80/100, 4 active listings.

In California, the Speech-Language Pathology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$113k (225 salary observations; 634 listings), vs ~$98k nationally (1,785 salary observations; 8,032 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution30 jobs · 16 employers

13
<$95k
3
$95k-120k
10
$120k-145k
2
$145k-170k
2
$170k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
41%
Loan repayment
26%
PSLF eligible
19%
Sign-on bonus
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,729 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Los Angeles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$923k
Typical market rent
$2,778/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.